Lynch Mob Hangs William Blake Sr in South Carolina
In Hampton County a mob overpowered sheriffs after a murder trial and hanged William Blake Sr and later tried to abduct William Frazier. Blake Sr. was sentenced to life imprisonment while three co defendants were to hang on December 6 for the murder of Raymond Meares on August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxiumera
S. C
Hampton, &. C
William Blake, Sr
Jason Blake
Prince Graves
William Frazier
Raymond Meares
William , Sr
Blake
Frazier
Missing Cashier Stirs Duburn Bank Defalcation Report
C H Stuckey cashier of the state bank of Duburn is missing along with about $15000. The bank, with $100000 capital and $40000 surplus, deposits near $200000, is bonded for $20000. Stuckey, aged about 30, has a five to six year tenure and a solid reputation. The bank notes solvency unaffected by the defalcation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duburn
C. H. Stuckey
State Bank
Stuckey
Iowa
Manitoba to Send Reply on School Question
Winnipeg today reports that Manitoba plans to answer Ottawa’s last message on the school question before the Dominion House convenes. Officials deny leaking the reply’s exact content, saying only that its tenor is easily guessed and that no delay will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ottawa
Dominion House
Crew Rescued From White Schooner Beset at Deaths Door
The steamer Massachusetts reports Captain Anderson and remaining crew lifted to shore from a cat rigged white schooner aground on Pilot Island rocks at Lake Michigan. Heavy seas pound the wreck as a line reaches the beach guiding crew to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Anderson
Massachusetts
Pilot Island
Lake Michigan
Death's Door
Deserting wife and five children trails man from Texas
Destry Oct 19. L Green arrested at Fargo on desertion charges has a reported bad record. He arrived from Texarkana Texas months ago, left his wife and five children, and soon after took up with the 18 year old daughter of Rabbi Sumner of Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Destry
L. Green
Fargo
Duluth
Texarkana
Tex
Rabbi Summer of
Superior
Robbery attempt ends with suspect knocked unconscious
Pierre Oct. 19. John La croix a Winnebago on the reservation with a bad record was caught trying to rob the store a sleeping clerk in the store knocked him senseless and prevented the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
John Lacroix
Winnebago Reservation
All Schools Closed in Manawa Diphtheria Outbreak
Diphtheria has persisted in Manawa and surrounding areas and officials have closed all schools and imposed a strict quarantine to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manawa
Wis
German farmer charged after wife killed
Ortonville Minnesota October 19 Frank Kantwitz a German farmer living nearby brutally kicked and pounded his wife to death. He had been drinking and, upon returning home, quarreled with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortonville
Minn
Frank Kantwitz
Here
Tarred and Feathered for Insulting Governor at Potato Day
Denver reports that Bob Marshall, a Black man, was tarred and feathered in Greely for insulting Governor McIntyre during the Potato Day celebration, a case that highlights volatile public sentiment and racial violence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Here
Bob Marshall
Greely
McIntyre
Tasley’s Tragic Death Ends in Suicide
Nettie Tasley, 21, of Wasu Hindon Kentucky, died by hanging after unrequited affection. The distressing incident occurred October 19 with authorities noting suicide as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hindon
Nettie Tasley
Milwaukee Semi-Centennial Parade Marks City Celebration
Milwaukee on Oct 18 launches a multi day semi centennial with a civic and military parade along the streets crowded with old settlers at the Academy of Music reception. A mammoth cycle parade drew 4,000 riders and over 100,000 spectators causing street blockades. A Pfister Hotel banquet honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Academy of Music
Pfister
Denver Hosts First Mountain and Plain Festival
Denver opens the annual Mountain and Plain festival with over 50,000 visitors from rural districts. Weather is fine and decorations in yellow and white abound as three days of celebrations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mrs Waller Arrives Aboard the Amsterdam
New York dispatch reports Mrs Waller on the steamer Amsterdam arriving at quarantine at 10 30 p m Saturday. She said she left Madagascar August 12 and reached Marseilles September 22 and wrote to her husband in a town in France. Ambassador Eustis had advised Oct 4 sailing. Mrs Waller travels with three daughters and one young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amsterdam
Great trots thrill Lexington with straight-heats win
In Lexington on October 18 great sport at the trots featured five races, including a $5,000 free-for-all pace. Only three were finished as Robert J showed rare form and routed rivals Gentry and Patchen in straight heats, with several quarters paced in two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Robert J
Fettle
Gentry
Patchen
Cabinet Meeting At White House Reports Cabinet State
All cabinet members except Morton and Wilson gather at the White House for an informal noon meeting summoned by the president. The gathering marks the first such session in months, likely to brief on departmental business.
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Washington
Morton
Wilson
White House
Big River Found in British America by Bell Expedition
Ottawa Oct 18 The Bell expedition of the geological survey, begun last June, traced a direct north route from Ottawa to Ruperts House on St James Bay and discovered a river dubbed the Nile of the North It is described as six in size among the world’s rivers with an average width of one mile and a length of 550 miles
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Ottawa
Ont
Dr. Bell
Geological Survey
British America
Ruperts House
St. James Bay
Increased Postal Receipts in Top U.S. Cities
The Post Office Department reports third quarter 1895 receipts for 30 leading cities totaling 7,400,449 dollars, up from 6,733,719 dollars in the same period 1894, a 9.9 percent increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
United States
Indiana All Right Tests On Government Trial Course
The Indiana battleship completed a preliminary run off the Massachusetts coast between Cape Ann and Boone Island. On a 31 knot course the ship averaged 15.31 knots for two hours, a very satisfactory result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Indiana
Massachusetts
Cape Ann
Boone Island
Loyal Legion Holds Biennial Session in Arlington Hotel
The commander in chief General Lucius Fairchild presided over 77 delegates at the Loyal Legion of the United States biennial session. Delegates represented every state except Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loyal Legion of the United States
Arlington Hotel
Lucius Fairchild
Union
Oregon
Gas Fatality in St Louis Hotel Room
Meredith Mahan and Francis M. Chilton of Eminence Missouri were found in a Ridgeway hotel room with Mahan dead and Chilton dying from gas suffocation. They had come to the city with cattle to sell. Police consider it a case of blowing out the gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Meredith Mahan
Francis M. Chilton
Eminence
Ridgeway Hotel
Stevenson Family Heads to Atlanta Exposition
Vice President Stevenson and wife depart with daughters Julia and Letitia and son Lewis G. for Atlanta to spend a week visiting the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Atlanta
Broomington
Tus
Julia
Letitia
Lewis G
Y M C A Convention Opens in Evanston
The Y M C A convention, the 28th in the organization's history, was called to order at the First Congregational church in Evanston. The four day gathering began last night with opening ceremonies and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
First Congregational Church
Evanston
Irishmen organize aid company for Cuba independence
In San Francisco on October 18 a company of Irishmen is forming to help Cuba gain independence. So far 27 men have enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cuba
Agreement for Harmony in Northern Pacific Receivership
Early meeting of federal judges and coordinated actions by Receiver Burleigh and G W Dickinson point toward a unified plan for Northern Pacific. A possible extension of McHenry and Bigelow’s jurisdiction could bring the courts together to preserve the road as an entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Burleigh
G. W. Dickinson
Messrs. McHenry and Bigelow
New York
REMAINS AT CHICAGO FOR REPUBLICAN LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS
Chicago remains the city headquarters for the Republican League for two more years after an executive committee vote. Ex Secretary A B Humphrey of New York backed Chicago, arguing it is centrally located and well placed near key Republican states. Campbell of Illinois and Goodnow of Minnesota supported the choice.
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Republican League
ChicaGo
Washington
A. B. Humphrey
New York
Humphrey
United States
Campbell
Illinois
Goodnow
Minnesota
Governor bars Corbett Fitzsimmons bout in New Mexico
Santa Fe October 1 Governor Thomson refused to permit Corbett and Fitzsim mons to fight in the territory under any circumstances He expressed full faith in local sheriffs but said he would appeal to the national government to aid in suppressing such events if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe, N. M
Thomson
Florida Athletic Club
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
New Mexico
Bold Chicago Thieves Steal From William S Walker Suite
In the Auditorium Annex two robbers entered the Walker suite and held Mrs. Walker prisoner while raiding the rooms. Although they escaped before an alarm, they reportedly took only Mr. Walker’s wardrobe and left.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Williams. Walker
Auditorium
Nevada Southern rail line sells in sheriff's auction
San Bernardino Calif Oct 18 The Nevada Southern railway was sold by the sheriff under a superior court decree to K B Anderson for 153956 bids. Judgments had totaled 151709. It is believed Anderson will transfer the property to the California and Eastern Railway company.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Nevada Southern Railway
Superior Court
K. B. Anderson
Anderson
California and Eastern Railway Company
President's Atlanta Trip Arrangements Confirmed
The president and cabinet party with ladies will depart Washington Monday night reach Atlanta Tuesday. They will begin return trip after the public reception Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Washington
Farmer yields record wheat crop on 800 acres
Wahpeton North Dakota October 18 A farmer, H F Billingsley, near Wahpeton, finished threshing 800 acres of wheat and harvested 30 150 bushels averaging 3 734 bushels per acre. It is the best yield for such a large tract yet heard of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahpeton
N. D
H. F. Billingsley
Ex-Congressman Wins 15000 in Affection Suit
CuHicaGco reports ex congressman Dunham was awarded 15000 by a jury against Major Allin for alienation of his wife's affections. He sought 50000 but a compromise was reached after some jurors favored Allin on the first ballot.
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CuHicaGco
Dunham
Major Allin
Allin
Minnesota Supreme Court Tax Case Involving Winona Land Co
Attorney General Childs of Minnesota attended the morning session to argue the state’s case against the Winona and St. Peter Land company regarding a $50,000 tax claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Childs
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Winona and
Reception to Miles by Army and Navy club in Washington
Major General Nelson A Miles, commanding the army, was hosted by the Army and Navy club in Washington. President, cabinet members, Supreme Court officials, and DC officials attended, along with Loyal Legion and foreign legation military attaches. Colonel Woodward introduced Miles. officers in full uniform enhanced the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House Committee
Miles
Woodward
Army
Navy
Record Breaker in Minneapolis Mills Output
North Western Miller reports Minneapolis mills produced 298 900 barrels last week, the largest on record, with 76 790 barrels in Superior and Duluth. Output rose from 272 705 and 235 995 in prior weeks, while higher patent prices and steady demand shape a robust, broad market. Water power wanes as steam rises. total weekly sales near 225 000 barrels with strong domestic orders and forward bids.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Superior
Duluth
A Perfect Steamship St Paul Arrives After Maiden Atlantic Crossing
The St Paul arrives in Southampton after a calm maiden voyage across the Atlantic. Captain Jamison calls the new American line steamer a perfect ship, noting one air pump break on Oct 15 caused a six hour delay and praising its seaworthiness and engine performance amid heavy headwinds. He claims it will set speed records and compares favorably with the New York and Paris and the St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
American Line
St. Paul
Atlantic
Jamison
Associated Press
New York
Paris
St. Louis
Reunited Couple Schultz Remarry After Divorce
Bernard Van Horn Schultz and his former wife remarried in Zanesville Ohio and plan to live with their family in Chicago. The couple’s divorce in South Dakota two years ago caused a sensation. reconciliation followed after their daughter was bitten by a dog and treated in Chicago where the father was staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Bernard van Horn Schultz
Chi
South Dakota
Chicago
Three Indian Bands Return From Great Iowa Dance
Three bands of Indians traveling with large herds of ponies and fine horses passed through Buiack River Wis on Oct 17 on their way home. They praised the Iowa dance as the largest gathering they ever witnessed and spoke highly of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Buiack River
Fats, Wis
Social Purity Congress Highlights Howe Address
In Baltimore on October 17 the congress featured a reading of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe of Boston on Moral Equality Between the Sexes, her address delivered by a delegate due to her absence.
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The
Social Purity Congress
Batimore
Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Bayard West Virginia Burned As Fire Wipes Town
A large fire in Bayard WV destroyed three quarters of the town including the post office business blocks and 30 dwellings. With no local fire department the town relied on Cumberland and other nearby towns for help, but aid arrived too late to save the main section.
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Wueema
W. Va
Bayard
Cumberland
Unrest in Constantinople and Dardanelles War Preparations
The Times dispatch reports rising unrest in Constantinople with Mohammedan discontent against the Hamidian regime. In the Dardanelles 10,000 more troops are ordered, new batteries rise at Dardanos Namazie and Majidieh, and fletching supplies for cartridges and lanterns are in demand as arrests for seditious talk occur in Stamboul.
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London
Constantinople
The
Times
Dardanelles
Dardanos
Namazie
Majidieh
Stamboul
Said Pasha Accepts Armenian Reform Scheme
The British foreign office and Sir Philip Currie report Said Pasha has accepted the reform plan for Armenia drafted by Britain France and Russia. An unofficial telegram states the Armenian question is virtually settled.
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London
British Foreign Office
Philip Currie
Constantinople
Said Pasha
Armenia
Great Britain
France
Russia
Times Editorial Reaffirms Venezuelan Frontier Limits
The Times argues no change in the Venezuelan dispute brings it under the Monroe doctrine. It says Britain seeks no new territory and insists on the Schomburgk line as the valid frontier. Arbitration may be acceptable now, but future curtailment is deemed unlikely within Britain's claimed boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Schomburgh Line
Explosion on steamer near Kin Chow kills 600 troops
An explosion aboard a steamship at Kung Pai near Kin Chow killed about 600 troops. The vessel was heavily loaded and the blast occurred on Wednesday, according to Shanghai dispatches.
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Shanghai
Kung Pai
Kin Chow
Spanish Losses in Cuba
Maprio reports that since the Cuban campaign began Spain has lost one brigadier general, 26 superior officers, 159 other officers, and 1,811 soldiers due to disease or enemy action.
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Cuba
Maprio
French Lost Forty Killed Near Panai
Mail from Tonquin reports a French column engaging pirates near Panai suffered 40 men killed and over 100 wounded in the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Tonquin
Panai
Body of the Queen Found in Korea Murder Case
A Seoul dispatch reports the body of Korea's murdered queen has been found. Yokoyama notes the discovery as part of the ongoing royal murder investigation, with authorities confirming the royal corpse located in the capital region.
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Yokoyama
Seoul
Korea
Sophomores Triumph in Wisconsin State U Field Day
In Madison on October 18 the sophomores defeated the freshmen 64 to 53 in the state university event. John F. Day led the sophomores with key wins while Ed T. Fox starred for the freshmen. Both hails from Milwaukee and each collected multiple firsts and seconds.
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Madison
Wis
The
State University
Sophmores
John F. Day
Ed T. Fox
Milwaukee
Iron moulders strike at General Electric Motor plant
Lynn Massachusetts October 17 The iron moulders of the General Electric Motor company have decided to strike over wage system changes. They demand abolition of piece work and substitution of day work. The stoppage will affect about 2000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
General Electric Motor Company
Banqueting Their Best Girls in Livermore Century Club
The Century club of Livermore IA hosted an elegant banquet for the town’s young ladies. The opera house was bright with flowers and a wide array of refreshments was served.
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Livermore
Century Club
Destructive Prairie Fire Destroys Farm Near Sterlte
S W White of Sterlte North Dakota lost his buildings and grain in a prairie fire that swept through the area. The blaze caused heavy losses and was described as one of the season’s most destructive fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SterLte
N. D
S. W. White
Here
Fight Decision in Hot Springs Over Corbett Fitzsimmons Meet
Hot Springs Arkansas October 18 authorities weigh whether the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout can be held October 31. Governor Clarke met with local officials in private, with a pledge to keep details private. The governor leaves enforcement to local authorities, and Corbett likely cannot be arrested while Fitzsimmons has not appeared in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Corbett and Fitzsimmons
Clarke
Little Rock
Garland County
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Arkansas Militia Readies Move to Hot Springs
In Litre Rock on October 18 Colonel Hollenberg of the First Regiment Arkansas State Guards ordered all companies to standby for a quick move to Hot Springs. He said white militia units were notified to be ready and a definite mobilization time would be set soon if the prize fight is not canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litre Rock
Ark
Hollenberg
Arkansas State Guards
Hot Springs
Clarke's Attitude Unchanged on Prize Fight
Governor Clarke replies to a Telegraph rumor denying any change in stance toward the glove contest. He says the move to involve local authorities is unchanged and that their role remains the same as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Startle Rock
Ark
The
Gazette
Hot Springs
Must Be a Finish Fight in Hot Springs Start
Corpus Christi Texas Oct 18 Martin Julian leaves for Hot Springs ready to carry out Fitzsimmons part of the Florida Athletic club agreement. Both he and Fitzsimmons deny a sparring exhibition with soft gloves and dismiss Tuesday papers claiming a change to such an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Curistis
Tex
Martin Julian
Hot Springs
Fitzsimmons
Florida Athletic Club
Miners Call Strike in Pennsylvania Coal Regions
The miners convention in Clearfield Pennsylvania votes to strike in Northern and Central coal districts starting next Saturday. They refuse partial resumption until all workers get the wage raise, seeking 5 cents a ton by November 1 or 10 cents if not granted. Grain buyers in Sioux Falls South Dakota raise wheat prices as margins narrow. wheat at 48 cents with an 8 to 14 cent margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Nervine claims cure for nervous disease with patient testimonial
A testimonial asserts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine strengthens weak constitutions and cures nervous disorders. The writer details relief from sleeplessness, leg sensations, memory loss, and weight gain after multiple bottles, praising the remedy and its money back guarantee. Druggists sell it nationwide with pricing offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Augusta
R. Burbank
Pace
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South Carolina
Crime
State Bank of
Mrs. Waller
Madagascar
the Loyal Legion
Y. M. C. A. Convention
Northern Pacific Receivers
Nelson A. Miles
West
Virgina Town
Mohammedan
Pasha
England
Arkansas
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